Welcome to the Opioid Response Program resource page for Putnam County, where we aim to provide comprehensive information and links to support those impacted by opioid addiction.
At the Opioid Response Program, we understand that opioid addiction can have a devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities. That’s why we have compiled a list of resources and data links to assist you in accessing the support you need.
Our resources cover a range of topics, from prevention and treatment to recovery and advocacy. We have also included links to data sources that provide information on the opioid crisis in Putnam County and beyond.
We are committed to ensuring that our community has access to the most up-to-date and reliable information and resources available. Our team of experts is dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by opioid addiction and their loved ones.
Thank you for visiting our resource page. We hope you find the information and links provided helpful in your journey towards recovery and healing.
SMA Healthcare and the Recovery Community Organization distribute Narcan for free:
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is known to be 50 times more powerful than heroin and 80 to 100 times more powerful than morphine. It only takes about 2 mg of fentanyl to be considered a lethal dose, yet many counterfeit pills have been found to contain up to 5 mg of the substance, which is more than twice the lethal dose.
Unfortunately, the illegal drug market is seeing the presence of even stronger synthetic substances, such as N-pyrrolidino etonitazene, which is 10 times more potent than fentanyl, Etodesnitazene, which can be up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl, Isotonitazene, which is 5 times more potent than fentanyl, and Protonitazene, which is 2 times more potent than fentanyl.
Another substance that has been involved in overdose deaths is Xylazine, which is a veterinary tranquilizer that is not approved for human use. Reports have shown that it is increasingly being mixed with substances like heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine. It is important to note that Xylazine is not an opioid and the effectiveness of naloxone in some overdoses may be compromised.
The One Pill Can Kill campaign is a national initiative led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to raise awareness about the deadly risks of counterfeit prescription pills. Many fake pills are made to look like real medication but are often laced with fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that can be fatal in small amounts. The campaign provides critical facts, public safety alerts, and educational materials to help prevent accidental overdoses and save lives. Explore the resources below to learn more and help spread the message.
Prescription drugs should not be disposed of in the trash or flushed down the toilet due to the potential harm they can cause to the environment and public health. When these drugs are discarded improperly, they can contaminate water sources and harm aquatic life. Additionally, they can be accidentally ingested by children, pets, or scavenging animals, leading to harmful side effects. To prevent these dangers, it is recommended to use pharmacy drug disposal boxes. These boxes provide a safe and secure way to dispose of prescription drugs, ensuring that they are properly collected and destroyed. By utilizing pharmacy drug disposal boxes, we can protect our environment and prevent potential harm to public health.
Includes information about locating providers, guidelines, assessment tools, and much more.
The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) funds a variety of grant programs each year. Each aims to prevent or treat opioid use disorder (OUD) for people in rural areas.
According to the Florida Good Samaritan Act, “any person, including those licensed to practice medicine,” who willingly and in good faith provides emergency care or treatment to another in an emergency shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of such aid or treatment.
Florida Medical Examiners Report 2021 Interim
Putnam County’s opioid prescribing rates for 2020 is 34.6 per 100 persons.
Putnam County Rankings
NSDUH – National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Overdose Data Florida – By Florida Health Charts
National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics